Executive Chef 2 Location US-FL-WEST PALM BEACH System ID 78357 Category Culinary Relocation Type No Employment Status Full-Time Unit Description Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef (II) in West Palm Beach, Florida for Lourdes Noreen McKeen a 296 Resident Continuing Care Retirement Community. This community offers an elegant, resort-style independent, assisted living, rehabilitation care center as well as skilled nursing. This community is located on historic Flagler Drive overlooking the spectacular inter-coastal waterway. Just blocks from downtown's shopping, arts, cultural district and restaurants. nbsp; In this role, you will be responsible for the daily kitchen operations and food production for resident dining and catered events. Your Skills Checklist for this position include: * Develop and create a 5 Star dining experience * Ensure that the kitchen and surrounding areas are sanitized and clean in accordance with company standards and health code regulations * Hire, train, schedule and supervise kitchen personnel * Assist kitchen staff with food prep, recipe creation and plate presentation * Stay current on restaurant industry trends * Identify new culinary techniques and presentations * Engage with residents and client for satisfactionnbsp;by conducting "table touches" * Purchase food and supplies from vendors approved by the company and monitor inventory * Working knowledge of HACCP protocols for regulatory compliance * Financial skills for Pamp;L reporting and budgeting nbsp; Careers in Senior Living Working for Sodexo in Senior Living allows you to influence the well-being of seniors in specialized facilities, or in their homes, with customized services, and attentive and compassionate care. Your work has a direct impact on the quality of care provided to residents as well as resident satisfaction at our client sites, helping to create a place that feels like home. nbsp; Is this opportunity right for you At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, yoursquo;ll enjoy an improved quality of life thatrsquo;s unique in the hospitality industry. nbsp; Apply Now! Are you ready to start your Sodexo career Apply now! nbsp; Keywords: Chef; Executive Chef; Sous Chef; Florida; West Palm Beach nbsp; nbsp; Position Summary Provides culinary leadership within a medium sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management amp; training.nbsp; Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution.nbsp; Key Duties - Implements amp; coordinates the culinary function.nbsp; - Directs amp; trains cooks amp; utility workers. - Ensures food preparation amp; production meets operational standards. - Manages catering amp; retail areas. - Customer amp; Client satisfaction. - Financial management to include food cost amp; labor management. -nbsp; Manages food amp; physical safety programs. nbsp; Qualifications Requirements Basic Education Requirement -nbsp;Associate's Degreenbsp; Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.